If you run a business and care for the environment then read on. Reducing water consumption makes good business sense -- you save money while complying with environmental legislation and improving your business' image. There are things that you can do with minimal expense to ensure that your business is water wise.

Follow these 4 simple tips and start saving water and money today.

Know Your Business's Water Requirements

Before you can save water, you should know how much water you use. This means knowing what you need to use daily. Keeping a record of your business' water consumption by taking daily readings over a period of time will allow you to get a good idea of what is normal. You can then compare this usage to similar companies in order to see whether your consumption is standard.

Look for Leaks

One of the easiest ways to reduce your business' water use is to ensure that none of your water is leaking out. If you're not sure where your water pipes are then consult a plumber and book a plumbing check up. The outlay of a plumber's fee could save you a lot of money down the line. A thorough check will look for leaking pipes, toilets, and taps. While the drip of a tap may seem minor, in actuality it can waste more than 2,000 litres of water per month.

Fit Water Saving Devices

While your plumber is checking for leaks, why not get them to fit some flow restrictors to your taps and showers? These are easy to fit, inexpensive and can reduce your water use substantially. They work by reducing the flow of water, mixing it with air right before it leaves the tap. This results in a reduced water flow with no reduction in water pressure.

If you are in a position to spend more money on reducing water use, then consider replacing your single flush toilets with dual flushing ones. These can halve your water use. If you can't spend that kind of money, talk to your plumber about reducing the volume of water used to flush.

Involve Your Staff

Talk to your staff about reducing water use. There are simple things that everyone can do to help save water. Provide cleaning staff with more efficient equipment like microfiber mops. These use less water and clean more efficiently. Ask staff to rinse cups and dishes in a sink of water instead of washing them under a running tap. Asking for suggestions and offer incentives is a great way to get everyone on board. Consider what you can do with the money saved on water bills to benefit the whole company. 

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